Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Hereford

Compensation: £43,260 / year

Department: YUS - FT13 - General Engineers

Workplace: Field UK Based - Hereford - HR

Reports to: Regional Field Manager

Working Hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday

Transient Work: Open to discuss levels of transient work (1, 2 or 3 weeks away per month)

Salary:

• Transient Elite Dual Fuel: £44,805 (Realistic earning potential £50K–£55K)
• Transient Dual Fuel Only (Non‑Elite): £38,250

We’re looking for talented and ambitious engineers to join our rapidly growing business. This is a unique opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals to help us expand our field gas and electric metering capability across the UK. Whether you’re looking to join as a Transient Elite Engineer, including Warrant Officer duties, or prefer a Transient Non‑Elite Dual Fuel role focused purely on metering without warrant work, we have the right opportunity for you.

Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)

• Elite: handles all Debt related work, including Warrant Officer duties.
• Non‑Elite (Dual Fuel Only): does not perform Debt Visits or Warrant Officer duties; solely responsible for metering on Warrants.

Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to overall business performance and individual targets.

This is a transient role, requiring you to work away from home at least one week out of every four. The exact frequency of transient weeks (1, 2, or 3 weeks per month) will be discussed at the interview stage.

During transient weeks, you will typically travel to your allocated location on Sunday, work Monday to Thursday (8 am–7 pm), and return home on Friday. All travel time will be paid at overtime rates (x1.5 and x1 respectively). In addition, you will receive £25 per night sustenance allowance and £40 per night transient payment for each night spent working away from home.

• Work predominantly in the commercial sector, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas and electricity metering services.
• Transient Elite Engineers:
  • Undertake friendly debt resolution visits to support customers.
  • Alternate between attending Warrants as the on‑site engineer and acting as the Warrant Officer (always supported — never solo).
• Transient Non‑Elite (Dual Fuel Only):
  • Focus purely on technical metering work — no Warrant or debt visits.
• Receive full technical support, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to upskill in Three‑Phase, Medium Pressure, Half‑Hourly/CT Metering and Gas U16–U40.
• Future career progression includes Technical Lead, Quality Assessor, and Regional Field Manager.
• Deliver high‑quality installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas and electricity metering systems and communication equipment.
• Demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a willingness to take on a variety of field metering tasks.
• Take responsibility for the safe installation, exchange, commissioning, removal, and maintenance of metering systems, associated equipment, and communication systems.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer interactions, ensuring every visit reflects our values.
• Elite Engineers will also undertake Warrant Officer and friendly debt resolution visits (supported by our dedicated back‑office team).
• Non‑Elite Engineers will focus exclusively on core dual fuel metering duties — no warrant or debt‑related work.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations, metering standards, and company procedures.
• Take accountability for stock, tools, and company vehicle care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to deliver team and business goals.
• Be open to ongoing development through technical training and mentoring opportunities.
• Work primarily in the commercial sector with opportunities for upskilling in Three‑Phase, Medium Pressure, Half‑Hourly/CT Metering and Gas U16–U40.

• Willingness to travel for transient work (flexible levels of 1, 2, or 3 weeks away).
• Comfortable conducting both standard and warrant‑related visits with empathy and professionalism.
• Team player mindset with focus on collaboration, compliance, and continuous learning.
• Accountability for stock, vehicle, and equipment.

• Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience
• CMA1/CCN1 + MET1 (or equivalent)
• Certificate in Power (Logic or equivalent)

• MET4 – Small Commercial Gas Metering
• Current Transformer (CT)
• Three Phase
• REGT1 – Medium Pressure

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Pass colour blindness test
• Pass a DBS check

• Retention Bonus Scheme: Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to overall business performance and individual targets
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Industry leading bonus scheme
• Quality Bonus
• £25 daily allowance
• Accommodation Provided
• Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary review
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
• Yü made a difference Awards
• 3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
• Appointment allowance
• Long service recognition
• Refer a friend payment
• Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Death in service and critical illness cover
• Plus, many more

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have an indefinite right to work in the UK.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply for a role, please let us know and we will see what we can do.